Barbara Ann Baas

Barbara Ann Baas, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers in Fishers. She was born on October 16, 1928 to Raymond and Elizabeth (McFarland) McDonald in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Barbara was a wonderful cook and entertainer. She not only enjoyed cooking for her family as her children grew but also was a master entertainer. Her passions were gardening, reading and feeding the birds. Barbara completed the Bible Study Fellowship seven year program and was a faithful servant in her church. Most of all, Barbara was very proud of her loving husband, children and their spouses, loved spending time with her grandchildren and seeing her great granddaughter.
She is survived by her children, Thomas (Leslie) Baas, Tamara (Robert) Herdrich, William (Erin) Baas, and Jane (Lawrence) Love; brother, Robert McDonald; grandchildren, Kelly Baas, John (Chelsea) Herdrich, Michael (Sara) Herdrich, David Herdrich, Ian (Emily) Baas, Scott Love, and Anne Love; and great-grandchild, Lucy Elizabeth Herdrich.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Baas, who passed away in 2008; and grandson, Andrew Baas.
Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 5233 E 79th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250, with Pastor Chris Wulff and Pastor Doug Gast officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240; or to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 208 W. Pearl Street, Batesville, Indiana, 47006.